> The way those rods are built, I'd have to eventually buy more than 10! > <BIGGER grin> > > Actually, the Grigg family of rods are, for the most part, decent performing rods, particularly for the money. Are > in the same performance category as an XP, GLX, Horizon, etc.? Nope. Are they finished as nicely, or are their components as good nope. Their > attraction is decent performance for the dollar. However, have you noticed > how the Grigg prices have gone up, too, as their popularity has increased, > and Grigg is offering higher quality and better performing rods at prices > that are starting to approach the lower end of the 'premium' rod set? > > Hmmm, interesting phenomenon. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob Birkner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2002 11:43 AM > Subject: Re: Gear warranty follow-up > > > > Kent, > > Some of you are really thinking through the relationship of rod cost vs. > > unlimited replacement guarantees. > > People who are continually breaking rods drive up the initial cost of rods > > for the rest of us. Dennis Gerlitz may tell you that people who make a lot > > of claims against their insurance policies tend to increase insurance > rates > > for other policyholders. > > That's why I always recommend that Richard buy Grigg's rods. Then, when he > > breaks one he can just throw it away and grab his spare Grigg and still > have > > an investment of only ~$100.00 @ ~$50.00 each. > > He can break 10 rods for about $500.00. <BIG GRIN> > > -Bob > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Kent Lufkin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2002 11:19 AM > > Subject: Re: Gear warranty follow-up > > > > > > > I usually agree with the concept of there being no free lunch. > > > Earlier in this thread though, several others pointed out that at > > > today's premium rod prices, one is essentially buying two rods, the > > > second of which comes in the form of a 'free lunch' warranty repair. > > > > > > If more rod makers charge for their warranty service, then don't we > > > end up buying three rods instead? > > > > > > Kent Lufkin > > > > > > >-----Original Message----- > > > >From: Kent Lufkin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >>How many other rod makers require a fee for warranty repairs? > > > > > > > > > > > >Not enough. IMHO . . . there is no free lunch. > > > >:-) > > > >Dave > > > > > > > > > > > > >
